How severe is CVE-2001-0205?

CVE-2001-0205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0205?

CVE-2001-0205 affects Aol Aol Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0205?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0205 published?

CVE-2001-0205 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0205

CVE-2001-0205 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aol Aol Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aol Aol Server
Published: 2001-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in AOLserver 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting "..." into the requested pathname, a modified .. (dot dot) attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0205?: Directory traversal vulnerability in AOLserver 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files by inserting "..." into the requested pathname, a modified .. (dot dot) attack.
How severe is CVE-2001-0205?: CVE-2001-0205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0205?: CVE-2001-0205 affects Aol Aol Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0205?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0205 published?: CVE-2001-0205 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aol:aol_server:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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